Workplace Accident Update
Jun 1, 2009, By James C. Cawley, P.E., and Brett Brenner, Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
The latest research on electrical injury and fatality trends in the construction industry, according to the latest data from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)...
Regular Products
Jun 1, 2009,
Automatic transfer switch The Zenith ZTE Series of 40A to 4,000A automatic transfer switches features expanded diagnostics, built-in test and outage reporting,...
The Basics of Electrical Overheating
Jun 1, 2009, By Chris Korinek, P.E., Synergy Technologies LLC
Practical tips for identifying and reducing the most common causes of electrical fires...
Essential Tests for Structured Cable
Jun 1, 2009, By Subrata Mukherjee, Fluke Networks
Exploring the business opportunities that exist for electrical contractors/electricians through properly installed and tested cable...
A Fine Line
Jun 1, 2009, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Making sure your safety program has a near-miss process goes a long way toward reaching the goal of a zero-injury workplace...
Danger Uncovered
Jun 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Are shorter schedules and tighter budgets putting electrical workers at risk in the trenches?...
Harmonics in Industrial Power Systems
Jun 1, 2009, By Neal Ciurro, Qual-Tech Engineers
Knowing when and how to add power factor correction capacitors to industrial power systems ...
Survey Suggests Slight Recovery for Nonresidential Construction in Q2
Jun 1, 2009,
U.S. nonresidential construction market expected to see slight recovery in 2009, according to second quarter report from FMI...
U.S. Wind Market on the Move
Jun 1, 2009,
U.S. wind energy industry installs more than 2,800 MW of new generating capacity in the first quarter, with new projects completed in 15 states...
The Basics of PF Correction on Single Induction Motors
Jun 1, 2009,
How to size capacitors correctly and lower your electrical energy usage costs in the process...
South Dakota First State to Adopt ConsensusDOCS for Public Construction
Jun 1, 2009,
South Dakota is first state to adopt HB 1212, authorizing the use of standard ConsensusDOCS contract document templates for public projects...
Health Care Training Center Helps Campus Go Green
Jun 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Clackamas Community College’s new $14.5 million training center employs sustainable design features to help campus go green...
Focus on Safety Equipment
Jun 1, 2009,
New product spotlight on safety equipment for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel...
What's Wrong Here?
Jun 1, 2009,
Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
PQ Products
Jun 1, 2009,
Single-phase UPS The Unistar P Series single-phase double-conversion online UPS is now available in rack-mounted designs. The UPS is available in 6kVA...
Contractor Products
Jun 1, 2009,
Multi-bit Designed for wood, masonry, ceramic tiles, plastic, and metal, this multi-construction bit features a steep spiral flute that quickly removes...
Multiple Choices
Jun 1, 2009, By Russell Ost, RCDD, Graybar
How to select the right type of fiber-optic cable for your specific application...
After Shock
Jun 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Symptoms and treatment in the aftermath of electrical injury...
Focus on Cable Tray & Raceway
May 1, 2009,
New product spotlight on lamps and ballasts for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel...
Regular Products
May 1, 2009,
Wall-mount LED Trilux wall-mounted luminaires feature Luxeon K2 9W, 18W, 36W, and 50W LEDs mechanically bonded to an aluminum heatsink. The LEDs provide...
U.S. Construction Market Remains Soft, Despite Pickup in Government Projects
May 1, 2009,
U.S. Construction market remains soft, despite pickup in government projects, according to the latest from McGraw-Hill Construction forecast...
Homeowners Turn to Technology to Help Cut Energy Costs
May 1, 2009,
Recent study from the Consumer Electronics Association reveals an increasing consumer interest in the energy efficiency benefits of consumer electronics products...
DOD Announces Additional $835 Million in Recovery Act Projects
May 1, 2009,
Department of Defense announces additional stimulus money allocated to military construction and repair projects...
A Lesson in SBA Loans
May 1, 2009, By Mark E. Battersby, Freelance Writer
Newly expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) programs may be new quick fix for smaller electrical contractors...
Multitaskers
May 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
How electrical contractors can increase profits by pulling double duty with structured cabling services divisions...
